Steamboat Springs in August?

[SeattleJohn2]

Like many folks, we are looking to use some SOs before 2021 ends. (We just returned from a nice trip to Westin Desert Willow.) I checked and there is good availability at Steamboat Springs for late August and we are considering booking. I am curious if anyone has stayed there in the summer and could provide some insight on things to do there as a family. My wife and I are super active and love trail running, hiking and mountain biking. We will have our three boys in tow, 14, 12 and 5. They are also really active kids, but obviously they reach their saturation point pretty early when it comes to hiking/biking, so we would love to find other activities like zip lines and water slides. We also like to have some nice pool time =)

Thanks in advance!
Seattle John

 

[rcv82]

We will be there Labor Day weekend. Steamboat has some of the best mountain biking around. We really like that trails on Emerald Mountain which are on the south side of downtown. You can mountain bike at the resort itself and have your bikes hauled up if you like. They also have a mountain coaster (fun but very expensive). There is also a lake in a state park northwest of town where you can rent boats.


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[Krteczech]

Strawberry park and Old Town hot springs are both fun. I like Strawberry better, it is in natural setting, but not sure how you and your boys tolerate some partial nudity. Steamboat Springs area is also known for rafting and horseback riding. it is a great place for family vacation.

 

[Henry M.]

How's the temperature? Does the resort have air conditioning?

 

[rcv82]

Steamboat is lower in elevation than most Colorado resort towns, and it can occasionally get “hot” (meaning around 90 with low humidity). Yes, it is air conditioned.


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[x3 skier]

The local saying “You come for the winter but stay for summer” is true.

One thing to be aware of is the entire base area will be involved in destruction and construction including tearing down the gondola building and relocating the loading station about 200 yds up the hill. They will be running the Christy express for uphill transport.

Full Steam Ahead - Full Steam Ahead

This ranching town turned ski town is stampeding in a whole new direction on a $200 million multi-year upgraded to shape the Steamboat experience for every visitor.

fullsteamahead.steamboat.com

Cheers

 

[timesharen00b]

The local saying “You come for the winter but stay for summer” is true.

One thing to be aware of is the entire base area will be involved in destruction and construction including tearing down the gondola building and relocating the loading station about 200 yds up the hill. They will be running the Christy express for uphill transport.

Full Steam Ahead - Full Steam Ahead

This ranching town turned ski town is stampeding in a whole new direction on a $200 million multi-year upgraded to shape the Steamboat experience for every visitor.

fullsteamahead.steamboat.com

Cheers

Can you elaborate on how does this impact those staying at the resort? I have never been to steamboat so do not know what kind of impact this is going to have. I have a reservation at the villas earlier September.
thanks

 

[x3 skier]

Can you elaborate on how does this impact those staying at the resort? I have never been to steamboat so do not know what kind of impact this is going to have. I have a reservation at the villas earlier September.
thanks

The Westin is located at the base where the work will be done. Most of the activities, bike trails, Mountain Coaster, miniature golf which are at the base of the mountain will be operating. Uphill transport of hikers and bikers (including bikes will be via the Christy Express (and I think Thunderhead Express) which will get you to where the Gondola runs, about 2/3 of the way to the summit.

The work is scheduled to start this week on the gondola move. Since it is crucial for the base to be finished by opening day in late November, the bulk of the work should be nearing completion by September.

I suggest you check the Steamboat Resort web site www.steamboat.com and Westin for information as it becomes available.

There’s lots to do besides the mountain activities. Hiking and biking on Emerald Mountain across the valley from Steamboat Resort, Alpine Slide on Howelsen Hill downtown, hiking in the Flatops, Tubing on the Yampa River, several trail riding operations and the already mention hot springs.

Cheers